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People in Wales are being urged to enjoy the water safely this summer in a joint warning that has been issued by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Public Health Wales (PHW).

Summer warning issued as people urged to enjoy open water safely amid hidden risks

People are being urged to stay safe in open water in warm weather as Public Health Wales issues an important warning.

People are being urged to stay safe in open water in warm weather as Public Health Wales issues an important warning.

Public Health Wales

Important open water warning issued as heatwave grips Wales - find out more

Police want to identify this man in connection with disorder in Bristol in which a man from Wales was arrested

Police want to identify this man in connection with disorder in Bristol in which a man from Wales was arrested

Welsh man arrested and 8 injured in city disorder as police want to identify one man

A 12-year-old girl was reportedly kidnapped from a South Wales town on Tuesday, June 30.

A 12-year-old girl was reportedly kidnapped from a South Wales town on Tuesday, June 30.

12-year-old girl reportedly kidnapped as man arrested and probe continues

The Welsh NHS Confederation has published its 2025/26 impact report

The Welsh NHS Confederation has published its 2025/26 impact report

Report highlights progress in NHS Wales leadership

Following the first fatal train-to-train crash in the UK in more than 25 years, the final report on the crash has been published.

Following the first fatal train-to-train crash in the UK in more than 25 years, the final report on the crash has been published.

How fatal train crash in Wales in 2024 led to nine rail safety fixes across network

A free meningitis vaccination programme is being launched to protect young people before they start university.

A free meningitis vaccination programme is being launched to protect young people before they start university.

Free meningitis vaccine for Wales teens after ‘life-threatening’ outbreak fears

Allegations about West Ham co-owner David Sullivan are “deeply concerning”, the government has said, after he was accused of preying on women for sex.

Allegations about West Ham co-owner David Sullivan are “deeply concerning”, the government has said, after he was accused of preying on women for sex.

Government "deeply concerned" by allegations against Welsh tycoon Sullivan

Prince William shares personal tribute after death of former MI6 chief

Prince William shares personal tribute after death of former MI6 chief

Prince William shares personal tribute after death of former MI6 chief

Wales has joined other parts of the UK in marking its hottest May day ever on Tuesday

Wales has joined other parts of the UK in marking its hottest May day ever on Tuesday

Wales records provisional 'hottest May day ever' at 33C - how long has record stood?

A ‘boil water’ notice affecting more than 20 communities remains in place in parts of Wales

A ‘boil water’ notice affecting more than 20 communities remains in place in parts of Wales

Residents told to boil their tap water in more than 20 areas of Wales a

Calum Smith with his Global Young Chef Challenge trophy

Calum Smith with his Global Young Chef Challenge trophy

Young Welsh chef 'ecstatic' after success in global competition held in Newport

Severe rail disruption is expected over the bank holiday weekend, with passengers urged to plan ahead as all routes through the Severn Tunnel will be affected.

Severe rail disruption is expected over the bank holiday weekend, with passengers urged to plan ahead as all routes through the Severn Tunnel will be affected.

Bank holiday weekend disruption expected as rail users told to plan ahead

Handout photo issued by the Welsh Government of Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, after being named the next First Minister of Wales. Mr ap Iorwerth won the most votes from Members of the Senedd (MSs) on Tuesday, making him the first

Handout photo issued by the Welsh Government of Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, after being named the next First Minister of Wales. Mr ap Iorwerth won the most votes from Members of the Senedd (MSs) on Tuesday, making him the first

Rhun ap Iorwerth makes history as first non-Labour First Minister ever

Lovely Minty is among the pups looking for their forever homes from Many Tears

Lovely Minty is among the pups looking for their forever homes from Many Tears

Five dogs looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue

Senedd election 2026 - live results and reaction across Gwent and Wales

Senedd election 2026 - live results and reaction across Gwent and Wales

Senedd Election 2026

Senedd election 2026, Plaid win most seats, Reform top Newport, Labour disaster

Construction work has slowed

Construction work has slowed

Activity in Welsh construction sector slows amid ongoing planning issues

Former Gwent Police officer would have been sacked over ‘misogynistic’ comments

Public Health Wales to review Sexual Health Test and Post Service

Public Health Wales to review Sexual Health Test and Post Service

Review of sexual health service after hepatitis C tests not carried out

Labour First Minister of Wales Baroness Eluned Morgan, centre, with Deputy First Minister of Wales Huw Irranca-Davies, centre left, and Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens, centre right, and Senedd Members Lynne Neagle and Jayne Bryant at Newport

Labour First Minister of Wales Baroness Eluned Morgan, centre, with Deputy First Minister of Wales Huw Irranca-Davies, centre left, and Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens, centre right, and Senedd Members Lynne Neagle and Jayne Bryant at Newport

Labour pledges to 'freeze' Welsh income tax rates if it leads next government

From 21C spring sunshine to snow - Wales braced for sudden wintry blast

Wales not prepared for another major emergency

Wales not prepared for another major emergency

Wales still not fully prepared for major emergency, report warns

Recent figures show that in 2025, more charities in Wales closed than opened

Recent figures show that in 2025, more charities in Wales closed than opened

More charities closed than opened in Wales in 2025 as sector faces big challenges

Agita Cica, stealing perfume from John Lewis.

Agita Cica, stealing perfume from John Lewis.

WATCH - Woman banned from every John Lewis in Wales after stealing perfume

The CPG and young supporters launch the manifesto last year

The CPG and young supporters launch the manifesto last year

Epidemic of fly-tipping in Wales to be addressed by event

First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan

First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan

New Year Message

Eluned Morgan MS

'We will continue to work for a fairer Wales' First Minister's New Year message

50 plus flood alerts issued for Wales

50 plus flood alerts issued for Wales

Over 50 Flood Alerts Issued Across Wales as rivers continue to rise

Lynne Neagle, cabinet secretary for education

Lynne Neagle, cabinet secretary for education

New literacy programme to be rolled out across schools in Wales

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for tonight, Friday evening and Saturday

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for tonight, Friday evening and Saturday

Met Office issues weather warning for thunder and lightning in Wales

The report has shown discrepancies in cancer diagnosis across a range of factors

The report has shown discrepancies in cancer diagnosis across a range of factors

Study reveals inequalities in cancer rates across Wales

There is a record number of nominations from Wales

There is a record number of nominations from Wales

Wales is 'powerhouse of young creative talent' with record film nominations

Ben Kirkham is one of the hundreds of volunteers thanked by the Welsh Ambulance Service

Ben Kirkham is one of the hundreds of volunteers thanked by the Welsh Ambulance Service

Welsh Ambulance Service pays tribute to its volunteers

More than 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling were taken down following referrals from the National Crime Agency last year (Yui Mok/PA)

More than 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling were taken down following referrals from the National Crime Agency last year (Yui Mok/PA)

One in five secondary school girls in Wales struggle with social media use

HydroWing Technology

HydroWing Technology

Wales tidal energy project gets £2 million boost from Welsh Government

The Big Issue Community Roadshow Big Debate in Newcastle. Image: Exposure Photo Agency

The Big Issue Community Roadshow Big Debate in Newcastle. Image: Exposure Photo Agency

Big Issue announces Question Time-style event in Cardiff

Yvonne Meaney, 70, from Wales, ran the 26.2-mile course in 6 hours, 57 minutes and 22 seconds

Yvonne Meaney, 70, from Wales, ran the 26.2-mile course in 6 hours, 57 minutes and 22 seconds

Woman, 70, completes London Marathon

It was described as 'regrettable' that Patricia Whieldon had to be treated in a corridor before her

It was described as 'regrettable' that Patricia Whieldon had to be treated in a corridor before her

Doctors and nurses call for end to 'dangerous' corridor care

Rebecca Evans in Tokyo, Japan

Rebecca Evans in Tokyo, Japan

Wales strengthens economic ties with Japan at investor showcase

Deborah Meaden, who says that the most recent Dragons Den episode is one of her favourites.

Deborah Meaden, who says that the most recent Dragons Den episode is one of her favourites.

Wales' family-owned businesses are 'key to growth'

Concerns raised over impact of visitor levy on volunteers and young people

Concerns raised over impact of visitor levy on volunteers and young people

National government

Concerns raised over impact of visitor levy on volunteers and young people

Generic image of a couple holding hands

Generic image of a couple holding hands

Wales has the least sexually active people in Britain, survey suggests

Eglwys y Grog, near the cliffs at Mwnt, was also targeted, with hooligans smashing all the windows and tearing down the concrete pillar that contained the donations box, in a “senseless” act of vandalism.

Eglwys y Grog, near the cliffs at Mwnt, was also targeted, with hooligans smashing all the windows and tearing down the concrete pillar that contained the donations box, in a “senseless” act of vandalism.

Nearly 500 crimes committed at churches in Wales in just three years

The Welsh Government's Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant is open for applications

The Welsh Government's Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant is open for applications

Wales-wide funding of £1.5m to tackle child poverty

90 per cent of older people are worried about energy prices, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has found

90 per cent of older people are worried about energy prices, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has found

Cost of living crisis

Older people in Wales 'cut back on essentials' as many worry about cost of living

Fifty-seven buildings in Wales set for new lease of life

Fifty-seven buildings in Wales set for new lease of life

Local government

Fifty-seven Welsh buildings set for new lease of life

Lynne Neagle, the cabinet secretary for education

Lynne Neagle, the cabinet secretary for education

Minister: Schools in Wales to receive £20m boost to raise standards

Laura Anne Jones MS (South Wales East) with Cerion Thomas (right), general manager of Regency House Care Home, and Janet Eagles (left) director of Regency House Care Home

Laura Anne Jones MS (South Wales East) with Cerion Thomas (right), general manager of Regency House Care Home, and Janet Eagles (left) director of Regency House Care Home

Senedd member warns of potential care home crisis as costs rise by £100,000

Welsh National Opera's spring season will start with a new production of Britten's Peter Grimes

Welsh National Opera's spring season will start with a new production of Britten's Peter Grimes

Welsh National Opera announces spring 2025 season

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles speaking in India

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles speaking in India

Another 200 doctors and nurses from India to join NHS Wales

Negotiation expert Florence Rolland

Negotiation expert Florence Rolland

Survey reveals women in Wales reluctant to negotiate salary

One South Wales Argus reader believes that the Welsh Government should seize more control of rent in Wales

One South Wales Argus reader believes that the Welsh Government should seize more control of rent in Wales

'The Welsh government must stop shying away from rent controls'

There were 2,194 children sexual abuse image offences in Wales in 2023/24

There were 2,194 children sexual abuse image offences in Wales in 2023/24

More than 2,000 child sexual abuse image crimes recorded by police in Wales

Ravens House Trust team (LtoR): Foodbank Coordinator Samantha Harrhy, Finance Manager Becca Jevons,

Ravens House Trust team (LtoR): Foodbank Coordinator Samantha Harrhy, Finance Manager Becca Jevons,

Our Communities Together appeal

How this newspaper helped get £1.3m in grants to Welsh communities in need

Calvin Parris, 35, of Barry

Calvin Parris, 35, of Barry

One of Wales' most wanted drug dealers sentenced to over a decade in prison